In deciding on the best course of action for navigating a lawsuit, oftentimes an overlooked aspect is the financial costs to maintain an action. For example, suppose Company A breaches the clear terms of a contract with Company B, costing Company B to incur damages in the amount of…
An individual or entity may purchase a foreclosed premise where the original owner is still residing. It is unlawful for the new owner to take matters into their own hands and forcibly remove them from the premises. Instead, the new owner must commence legal proceedings to evict the former owner. However, prior to doing so, the…
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SERVICE OF A SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT After a Summons and Complaint are filed and served on the Defendant, a Plaintiff is often times anxious to move the case along. There are three possibilities that will occur after the Defendant receives the Summons and Complaint: (1) serve an Answer; (2) file a motion…
Unlawful Evictions In order for a tenant to be lawfully evicted from a premises, strict procedures must be followed. A landlord that takes self-help remedies and removes a tenant’s belongings and changes the locks may be liable for triple the damages suffered by the tenant as a result of the landlord’s unlawful eviction. Accordingly, it…
It is not uncommon for a tenant to be told by a landlord that they must vacate their residence by a certain date. When a tenant receives this news they may be anxious, believing that they will be evicted by the date threatened by the landlord. However,…
Since a plaintiff may hire an attorney do to someone else’s wrongdoing, or a defendant may hire an attorney based upon allegations with little veracity, a common question is whether the prevailing party is entitled to counsel fees from the other party. New York follows the American Rule,…
In New York State, the Supreme Court is the trial level court where litigants typically file actions to litigate matters requesting damages in excess of $25,000.00. For matters seeking damages between $5,000.00 and $25,000.00, in Nassau County and Suffolk County, a litigant would file a claim in the District Court, and…
In order for a written rent demand to be proper, it must contain specific information. The written rent demand must set forth the following: The written demand must state that the Tenant is required to pay the unpaid rent, or, alternatively return possession of the subject premises. The demand must specify the period that rent…
Purchasing a new home is one of the most significant financial endeavors that most people will take on during their lifetime. Further, there are many things that a purchaser must consider before purchasing a house. We recommend speaking with an attorney if you plan on: Conducting an inspection of the physical condition of the…
THE IMPORTANCE OF CONDUCTING RESEARCH BEFORE FORMING YOUR LEGAL ENTITY UNDER A SPECIFIC NAME At the Siegel Law Firm, P.C., we help businesses with all issues ranging from formation to litigation. While forming a new business can provide a number of advantages to a business owner, including protection from individual liability, all too frequently,…